EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION + ARTIST APPLICATION:   NOVEMBER 22, 2024
CONFERENCE:   MAY 6–11, 2025
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CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK REIMAGINED

Toronto is where international creatives gather to find their voices, setting the stage for global stardom and impact. This is where the magic starts.

Departure is a dynamic and innovative launchpad featuring diverse talent, boundless energy, and committed artists. This kind of ambition and audacity draws talent from all across Canada and internationally, energizes creatives from all disciplines, and offers a fresh spark of inspiration that keeps passion alive. Here, you’ll discover new talent, groundbreaking work, and innovative ideas.

The reimagined Canadian Music Week is ready to embody and honour the extraordinary spirit that defines the Canadian and global creative community - a true celebration of artistry.

Toronto is where international creatives gather to find their voices, setting the stage for global stardom and impact. This is where the magic starts.

Departure is a dynamic and innovative launchpad featuring diverse talent, boundless energy, and committed artists. This kind of ambition and audacity draws talent from all across Canada and internationally, energizes creatives from all disciplines, and offers a fresh spark of inspiration that keeps passion alive. Here, you’ll discover new talent, groundbreaking work, and innovative ideas.

The reimagined Canadian Music Week is ready to embody and honour the extraordinary spirit that defines the Canadian and global creative community - a true celebration of artistry.

May 6-11
Toronto

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Canadian Music Week Festival +
Conference Reimagined
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Departure is a reimagination of Canadian Music Week. Our audiences have grown alongside CMW for the past 42 years and have been integral to our success. By expanding our offerings, while staying true to our roots in music, Departure will create an inclusive and vibrant environment that will also attract international artists and the younger generation, allowing for a deeper, more diverse conversation and a better representation of the cultural hub that is Toronto. Departure honours where we’ve come from, and celebrates where we are going.
The Departure Conference will take place at Toronto’s Hotel X, with festival events taking place at venues across the city, from May 6–11, 2025. Stay tuned for programming updates in 2025.
Early bird Departure Priority and Conference Passes go on sale November 22. Additional pass levels and ticketing information will be announced in the coming months.
Radiodays North America is Taking Place on May 6-11, 2025 at Hotel X as part of Canadian Music Week. Early bird registration opens December 6, 2024. For more information, visit radiodaysnorthamerica.com.
Media accreditation will open in 2025. For media inquiries contact press@touchwoodpr.com.
Yes! Artist applications for Departure will open November 22. For further information or additional inquiries please email festival@departureto.com.
Leading up to Departure, we aim to recruit hundreds of people to become Volunteers at this world-class festival and conference. Volunteer applications open November 22.

Have a question we didn’t answer? Reach out at hello@departureto.com.